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{{Short description|Indian actor and comedian (born 1959)}}{{For|the name|Swaminathan (name)}}
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| name = Swaminathan
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| caption = Swaminathan in 2010
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|01|31|df=y}}
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| birth_place = Kumbakonam, India
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| occupation = Actor
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'''Lollu Sabha Swaminathan''' (born 31 January 1959) an Indian actor and comedian on working in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] and media industry. He appeared in prominent roles in [[Vijay TV]]'s satiric series [[Lollu Sabha]] before becoming a full fledged actor in Tamil films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-story-behind-lollu-sabha/article31289313.ece|title=The rise and fall of ‘Lollu Sabha’: Director Rambala on the untold story|last=S.|first=Srivatsan|date=8 April 2020|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
'''Saamy''' (born 31 January 1959), known professionally as '''Swaminathan''', an Indian actor and comedian on working in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] and media industry. He appeared in prominent roles in [[Vijay TV]]'s satiric series ''[[Lollu Sabha]]'' before becoming a full-fledged actor in Tamil films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/swaminathan.html|title = All you want to know about #Swaminathan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/156084-actor-swaminathan-talks-about-his-personal-and-professional-career | title=''வீட்டுக்கு கூப்பிட்ட விஜய், ஜூனியர் நாசர், ஹீரோ வாய்ப்பு!'' - 'லொள்ளு சபா' சாமிநாதன் ஷேரிங்ஸ் }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!class=unsortable| Notes
!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1985 || ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' || Student ||
| rowspan="2" | 1985 || ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' || Shanmugam ||
|-
|-
|''[[Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri]]'' || Kathavarayan ||
|''[[Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri]]'' || Kathavarayan ||
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| 1988 || ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' || Mental patient ||
| 1988 || ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' || Mental patient ||
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''Dilly Babu'' || ||
| rowspan="2" | 1989 || ''Dilly Babu'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Solaikuyil]]'' || Peter (Gardener)||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1990 || ''[[Sirayil Sila Raagangal]]'' || || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''Pudhiya Sarithiram'' || ||
| ''Pudhiya Sarithiram'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Thanga Thamaraigal]]'' || Moorthy ||
| 1991 || ''[[Thanga Thamaraigal]]'' || Moorthy ||
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| ''[[Singaravelan]]'' || one of the constables || Uncredited role
| ''[[Singaravelan]]'' || one of the constables || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| ''[[Abhirami (film)|Abhirami]]'' || ||
| ''[[Abhirami (1992 film)|Abhirami]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || ||
| 1993 || ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Maindhan]]'' || ||
| 1994 || ''[[Maindhan (1994 film)|Maindhan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1995 || ''[[Karuppu Nila]]'' || Police constable ||
|rowspan="2"| 1995 || ''[[Karuppu Nila]]'' || Police constable ||
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|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || Saamy ||
| 2001 || ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || Saamy ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Ice (2003 film)|Ice]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"| 2005 || ''[[Dancer (2005 film)|Dancer]]'' || ||
|rowspan="5"| 2005 || ''[[Dancer (2005 film)|Dancer]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Aaru (film)|Aaru]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aaru (film)|Aaru]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ayodhya (2005 film)|Ayodhya]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ayodhya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayodhya]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aadhikkam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aadhikkam]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]'' || Santosham ||
| ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]'' || Santosham ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aranmanai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aranmanai]]'' || Vella Poondu||
|-
|-
| ''[[Salim (film)|Salim]]'' || Swaminathan ||
| ''[[Salim (film)|Salim]]'' || Dr. Swaminathan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kalkandu]]'' || Ramanathan ||
| ''[[Kalkandu]]'' || Ramanathan ||
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| ''[[Jithan 2]]'' || ||
| ''[[Jithan 2]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' || ||
| ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' || Bride's father||
|-
|-
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Lawyer ||
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Lawyer ||
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| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || Bar tender ||
| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || Bar tender ||
|-
|-
| ''Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala'' || ||
| ''[[Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Oru Naal Koothu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Oru Naal Koothu]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' || Moulee Anna ||
| ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' || Moulee Anna ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kodi (film)|Kodi]]'' || College principal ||
| ''[[Kodi (film)|Kodi]]'' || Samiyappan ||
|-
|-
| ''Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha'' || Priest ||
| ''[[Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha]]'' || Priest ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Manal Kayiru 2]]'' || ||
| ''[[Manal Kayiru 2]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Mohini (2018 film)|Mohini]]'' || Balki ||
| ''[[Mohini (2018 film)|Mohini]]'' || Balki ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Seema Raja]]'' || Special appearance ||
| ''[[Seema Raja]]'' || Pulimurugan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Genius (2018 Tamil film)|Genius]]'' || Traffic constable ||
| ''[[Genius (2018 Tamil film)|Genius]]'' || Traffic constable ||
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| ''[[50/50 (2019 film)|50/50]]'' || Lawyer ||
| ''[[50/50 (2019 film)|50/50]]'' || Lawyer ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"|2020 || ''[[Seeru]]'' || Priest ||
| rowspan="6"|2020 || ''[[Seeru]]'' || Priest ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Cocktail (2020 film)|Cocktail]]'' || Flat secretary ||
| ''[[Cocktail (2020 film)|Cocktail]]'' || Flat secretary ||
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|-
|-
|''[[Irandam Kuththu]]'' || ||
|''[[Irandam Kuththu]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Swaminathan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kombu (2020)|Kombu]]'' || Pasupathy
| ''[[Kombu (2020)|Kombu]]'' || Pasupathy
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"|2021 || ''[[Mathil]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3"|2021 || ''[[Mathil]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Sabhaapathy]]'' || Raja Mani ||
|-
|''[[Velan (film)|Velan]]'' || Priest ||
|-
| rowspan="10" |2022 || ''[[Naai Sekar]]'' || Regional Manager ||
|-
|''[[Enna Solla Pogirai]]'' || Swami ||
|-
|''[[Oh My Dog]]'' || PT master ||
|-
|''[[Ranga (2022 film)|Ranga]]'' || ||
|-
|''Kichi Kichi'' || ||
|-
|''[[My Dear Bootham (film)|My Dear Bootham]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Pistha (2022 film)|Pistha]]'' || Gemini Ganesan ||
|-
| ''[[Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham (2022 film)|Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham]]'' || Shyam's Office Manager ||
|-
| ''[[Sardar (2022 film)|Sardar]]'' || Reporter ||
|-
| ''[[Varalaru Mukkiyam]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="6" | 2023 || ''[[Kodai (film)|Kodai]]'' || Vadivel ||
|-
| ''[[Ghosty (film)|Ghosty]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[DD Returns]]'' || Church Father ||
|-
| ''[[Thudikkum Karangal (2023 film)|Thudikkum Karangal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Raid (2023 film)|Raid]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[80s Buildup]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[[Vadakkupatti Ramasamy]]'' || Gopal [[Siddha medicine|Siddha]] Vaithiyar
|-
|''[[Inga Naan Thaan Kingu]]'' || Ramesh ||
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Madha Gaja Raja]]'' || {{TBA}} ||
|-
|-
|}
|}


===Television===
===Television===
* Anandha Bhavan
* ''Anandha Bhavan''
*''[[Lollu Sabha]]''
*''[[Lollu Sabha]]''
*''[[Metti Oli]]''
*''[[Metti Oli]]''
*''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]''
*''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]''
*''Arasi''
*''Arasi''
*[[Chellamadi Nee Enakku]]
*''[[Thendral]]''
*''[[Thendral]]''
*''[[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]''
*''[[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]''
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*''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal]]''
*''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal]]''
* ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss]]'' (Guest)
* ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss]]'' (Guest)
*''[[Joking Bad]] (2023)'' as Walter Vetrivel White ([[Walter White (Breaking Bad)|Walter White]]), a.k.a. Vellai<ref>{{cite web |title=Joking Bad: தி பாய்ஸ் ஆர் பேக்... வருகிறது ஜோக்கிங் பேட் |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/joking-bad-to-be-streamed-in-netflix-from-this-month-20-131674097757960.html |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |access-date=25 January 2023 |language=ta}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=2697818|name=Sabha Swaminathan}}
* {{IMDb name|id=2697818|name=Lollu Sabha Swaminathan}}


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Latest revision as of 06:41, 3 January 2025

For the name, see Swaminathan (name).

Swaminathan
Swaminathan in 2010
Born
Saamy

(1959-01-31) 31 January 1959 (age 65)
Kumbakonam, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present

Saamy (born 31 January 1959), known professionally as Swaminathan, an Indian actor and comedian on working in the Tamil film and media industry. He appeared in prominent roles in Vijay TV's satiric series Lollu Sabha before becoming a full-fledged actor in Tamil films.[1][2]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1985 Naan Sigappu Manithan Shanmugam
Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri Kathavarayan
1987 Chinna Poove Mella Pesu Boopathy
1988 Manasukkul Mathappu Mental patient
1989 Dilly Babu
Solaikuyil Peter (Gardener)
1990 Sirayil Sila Raagangal Uncredited role
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1991 Thanga Thamaraigal Moorthy
1992 Thalaivasal Uncredited role
Singaravelan one of the constables Uncredited role
Abhirami
1993 Udan Pirappu
1994 Maindhan
1995 Karuppu Nila Police constable
Mayabazar Swaminathan
1996 Musthaffaa
Irattai Roja
1997 Arunachalam Uncredited role
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam Saamy
2003 Ice
2005 Dancer
Amudhey Priest
Aaru
Ayodhya
Aadhikkam
2006 Nagareega Komali Serial director
2007 Sivaji Customer
2008 Pathu Pathu Kannan
2009 Padikkadavan Malaisamy
Innoruvan
Thoranai Cashier
Pistha Telugu film
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani
Boss Engira Bhaskaran Matured student
Chikku Bukku Krishna's father
2011 Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu Police inspector
Yuvan Yuvathi Sakkarai's father
Vellore Maavattam Retired S.P.
Velayudham Maama
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Ulundurpettai Ulagananda Swami
Ishtam
Madha Gaja Raja
2013 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Shiva and Sowmiya's neighbour
Onbadhule Guru Velu Nayakkar
Ethir Neechal Paavadaisamy/Google
Thillu Mullu
Singam II Peon
Pattathu Yaanai Doctor
Desingu Raja Special appearance in song "Pom Pom"
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu G.R
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Lawyer
Vanakkam Chennai Ponraj
Raja Rani Flat Secretary
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham MLA Ekambaram
Endrendrum Punnagai Somasundaram
Yaaruda Mahesh Somasundaram
2014 Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Man in Hanuman getup
Marumugam
Thalaivan
Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum Police officer
Sigaram Thodu Santosham
Aranmanai Vella Poondu
Salim Dr. Swaminathan
Kalkandu Ramanathan
Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal Shrinivasan
Enna Satham Indha Neram Murugaraj
Irumbu Kuthirai Traffic police
Maan Karate Doctor
2015 Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Agathinai Mani
Iravum Pagalum Varum
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Point to Point Padmanabhan
Vedalam Swamy
Palakkattu Madhavan
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Kuzhandaivel
Vai Raja Vai
Nirnayakam Kunchankumar Malayalam film
Acha Dhin Malayalam film
2016 Naalu Per Naalu Vidhama Pesuvaanga
Saagasam
Mapla Singam
Adida Melam
Jithan 2
Theri Bride's father
Manithan Lawyer
Meera Jaakirathai Police officer
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Bar tender
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala
Oru Naal Koothu
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum "Rotten tooth" Sekar
Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari
Remo Moulee Anna
Kodi Samiyappan
Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha Priest
Manal Kayiru 2
Kaththi Sandai
2017 Yaman Govindhan
Mupparimanam Arivudai
Oru Mugathirai
Thangaratham
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan Swami Thatha
Vivegam
Katha Nayagan
12-12-1950
Sakka Podu Podu Raja Santa's uncle
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
Pei Irukka Illaya
Itly Ashmitha's father
Kasu Mela Kasu
Mohini Balki
Seema Raja Pulimurugan
Genius Traffic constable
Pattinapakkam
Thimiru Pudichavan Madonna's father
B.Tech Dr. France Malayalam film
2019 Simba
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
Pottu Thief
Thanimai
100 Gajapathy Swamy (Gary)
Gorilla Bank Customer
A1 Swaminathan
Kaappaan Ramanujam
50/50 Lawyer
2020 Seeru Priest
Cocktail Flat secretary
Soorarai Pottru
Irandam Kuththu
Naanga Romba Busy Swaminathan
Kombu Pasupathy
2021 Mathil
Sabhaapathy Raja Mani
Velan Priest
2022 Naai Sekar Regional Manager
Enna Solla Pogirai Swami
Oh My Dog PT master
Ranga
Kichi Kichi
My Dear Bootham
Pistha Gemini Ganesan
Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham Shyam's Office Manager
Sardar Reporter
Varalaru Mukkiyam
2023 Kodai Vadivel
Ghosty
DD Returns Church Father
Thudikkum Karangal
Raid
80s Buildup
2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Gopal Siddha Vaithiyar
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu Ramesh
2025 Madha Gaja Raja TBA

Television

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References

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  1. ^ "All you want to know about #Swaminathan".
  2. ^ "வீட்டுக்கு கூப்பிட்ட விஜய், ஜூனியர் நாசர், ஹீரோ வாய்ப்பு! - 'லொள்ளு சபா' சாமிநாதன் ஷேரிங்ஸ்".
  3. ^ "Joking Bad: தி பாய்ஸ் ஆர் பேக்... வருகிறது ஜோக்கிங் பேட்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
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